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Salads, Soups & Appetizers:

Mixed Baby Greens w/ Dates, Ricotta Salata & Walnuts
Fresh Tomatoes, Mozzarella & Basil
Roasted Beets w/Orange Vinaigrette
The Classic Wedge w/bacon, red onions & walnuts
Fresh Seasonal Fruit w/lime mint dressing
Prosciutto & Melon
Chilled Asparagus w/Citrus Vinaigrette
Turkey Curry Salad
Guilt Free Chicken Salad w/apples & grapes
Corn & Potato Chowder w/ chicken or crab
New England Clam Chowder
Sweet Potato Ginger Soup
Classic Chicken Noodle
Matzo Ball Soup
Filet Mignon Chili
Southwest Turkey Chili
Wild Mushroom Pizza

Poultry:

Rosemary & Garlic Roasted Chicken w/ baby new potatoes
Country French Baked Chicken w/vegetables
Chicken Marsala- thin chicken cutlets cooked w/fresh mushrooms & shallots finished with a Marsala wine sauce
Chicken Piccata – thin chicken cutlets cooked in fresh lemon sauce w/garlic & capers
Chicken Fajitas – with tortillas & homemade guacamole
Chicken Enchilada Casserole – same as individual enchiladas but prepared family style
Southwest Turkey Chili – with black beans, corn & fresh cilantro…just add cheese & a dollop of sour cream
Beer BBQ Chicken – breasts & thighs (or any variation) Crock pot ready when you walk in the door.
Southern Turkey Cornbread Pot Pie – cremini mushrooms, carrots, peas & pearl onions in a creamy sauce
Chicken Curry – chunks of chicken breast in a traditional Indian curry w/peas & cashews
Chicken Corn Chowder – Hearty soup w/potatoes, corn, peppers & chicken (just as delicious with low-fat milk)

Beef:

Meat Loaf -w/tomato relish & garlic mashed potatoes
Beef Stroganoff – w/ baby Portobello mushrooms
Grilled Flank Steak – w/bourbon-brown sugar marinade
Ginger-Soy Glazed Flank Steak – marinated w/ ginger, garlic, lime juice & soy broiled medium rare & sliced
Sirloin or Filet Mignon Chili - big chunks of beef in a hearty chili & bean sauce
Tuscan Steak – garlic & rosemary rubbed steaks w/ creamed spinach
Stuffed Flank Steak - stuffed with spinach, portobello mushrooms & gorgonzola
Beef Tenderloins w/Cherry Port Sauce
Beef Bourguignon
Beef Tenderloin with Wild Mushrooms

Pork & Lamb:

Harvest Pork Chops – w/apples, butternut squash & ginger
Pulled Pork BBQ
Pork Carnitas (enchiladas, tacos or eggs)
Pork Tenderloin – with Cranberry/Pear Chutney
Rosemary Grilled Baby Lamb Chops w/Fig Tapenade
Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb – roasted in oven w/Dijon mustard, garlic & herbs
Pineapple/Mango Chutney Glazed – a spiral ham baked with a sweet mango glaze
Thick Pork Chops w/spiced apples & raisins
Lamb Curry w/jasmine rice
Veal Marsala
Lamb Shish Kabobs w/yogurt mint sauce
Leg of Lamb w/Rosemary & Garlic – apple/jalapeño

Seafood:

Slow-Baked Salmon w/Asparagus & Honey-Onion Marmalade
Ginger-Soy Marinated Tuna – excellent on the grill or pan-seared
Crab Cakes – w/homemade tartar sauce
Broiled Salmon - w/teriyaki marinade
Baked Tilapia with tomato-lime salsa
Medium Shrimp with Fettuccine Diablo – Assorted olives in a mildly spicy tomato & onion sauce
Seared Scallops in Orange-Ginger Sauce
Shrimp & Corn Enchiladas Verde
Grilled Mahi Mahi – w/papaya, cucumber & red onion salsa
Fish Tacos w/ cabbage slaw & chipotle sauce

Pastas:

Penne with Turkey Sausage – baked with 3 cheeses & marinara sauce
3-Cheese Lasagna
Spaghetti Bolognese – any pasta may be substituted
Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe & Turkey Sausage
Macaroni & Cheese – not your typical “kid’s stuff” although the kids love it too
Penne – w/garlic, Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil & parmesan reggiano
Fettuccine Diablo – shrimp or chicken may be added
Baked Ziti
Wild Mushroom Risotto
Pasta Primavera
Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Garlicky Spinach
Lemon Linguine w/spinach and crispy prosciutto
Traditional Spaghetti & Meatballs

Side Dishes:

Green Beans - w/caramelized shallots & walnuts
Roasted Carrots – w/orange brown butter & sage
Creamed Spinach with Nutmeg
Braised Red Cabbage w/apples & dill
Chilled Asparagus w/citrus vinaigrette
Herb Roasted New Potatoes
Potato Gratin
Roasted Fall Vegetables – braised in apple cider & aromatics
Stuffed Twice Baked Potatoes
Roasted Butternut Squash & Red Onion Risotto
Spiced Sweet Potato Casserole
Apricot Couscous
Brussels Sprout Hash w/pearl onions
Mashed Potatoes with garlic & parmesan

Vegetarian:

Orrechiette w/Broccoli Rabe, White Beans and Mushrooms
Cheese, Corn & Black Bean Enchiladas – w/ homemade guacamole, lime, & cilantro
Roasted Vegetable Lasagna
Mushroom & Asparagus Quiche – one of many varieties
Spinach & Ricotta Cheese - stuffed shells w/ red, white or alfredo sauces
Stuffed Bell Peppers –w/ veggie “beef” & marinara sauce
Rigatoni – w/Roasted Peppers, Portobello Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions, Arugula & Pine Nuts
Baked Ziti – w/ Portobello mushrooms
Baked Penne – w/three cheeses & marinara

Desserts:

Red Velvet Cake w/cream cheese frosting
Assorted Cookies & Cakes
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Vanilla-Lemon Berry Parfaits
Desserts Breads - Banana, Cranberry, Date, etc
Pecan Pie – w/ spiced Bourbon whipped cream
Assorted Fruit Pies
Coconut Bread – w/Sweet Pineapple Butter

*I have many kid friendly or family style entrees. Also, I would be happy to make a family favorite to compliment your selection.

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Email or 818-961-6442

We offer many menu options or we can make your favorite recipe.

Salads, Soups & Appetizers